Quadrilatero Romano
Turin, Italy
A grid of narrow Roman-era streets turned into one of the city's liveliest dining and aperitivo districts.
Places in Quadrilatero Romano
- Piedmontese trattorias, Quadrilatero Romano Rustic trattorias serving regional classics like bagna cauda, carne cruda, and tajarin.
- Quadrilatero Romano aperitivo bars Part of Turin's huge apertivo culture, where spritz, wine, and cocktails precede dinner most evenings.
Practical notes for Turin
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October offer mild weather for exploring the boulevards and outdoor cafés without summer's heat.
- Getting around
- Central Turin is compact and walkable, with an efficient tram and metro network covering the wider city.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Italian. English is common in the centre.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Turin's historic grand cafés and chocolate houses continue drawing renewed attention as heritage dining experiences, while a new generation of restaurants reimagines classic Piedmontese dishes with lighter, more contemporary technique.
Other neighborhoods in Turin
- Centro Storico — The baroque historic centre, home to grand cafés, palaces, and the city's most elegant boulevards.
- San Salvario — A multicultural district south of the centre known for its bars and relaxed evening scene.
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